What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deputy Sheriff (Laterals) - Sheriff's Office position at Howard County Government?
JOB
Howard CountyConveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.Howard County GovernmentHoward County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.Continuous Applications accepted for Howard County Deputy Sheriff Laterals***Must be Maryland Certified Officers***STARTING SALARY: $58,989 Annually ($28.36 Hourly)POSITION DESCRIPTION: Deputy Sheriffs are law enforcement officers, recognized in the State of Maryland, and have state wide powers when dealing with certain issues. Howard County Deputies provide many duties in this County.CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs technical level sheriff operations work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes serving civil and criminal papers; maintaining court room security; and maintaining security of and transporting prisoners. An employee in this class will serve a 12-month probationary period.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Processes and serves civil and criminal summons, from in and out of StateService of domestic violence related protective ordersService of emergency petitions for mental health evaluationsTransports prisoners as per court ordersPreserves order during court sessions and maintains court security.Enforces all State and County laws.Levies and seizes property on judgment, and collects money and fees.Makes arrests on Warrants and civil body attachments.Works with various Local, State, and Federal officers in cooperative law enforcement efforts.Provides court ordered protection.Participate on extraditions out of State with respect to prisoner transportation.Maintain valid driver's licenseIssue Maryland State Citations as requiredIssue Howard County Parking CitationsThis job has no supervisory responsibilitiesShift work, which includes weekends and holidays, is required.Deputies may be required to remain in court for the duration of the daily proceedings resulting in irregular duty hours.Deputies on occasion may be required to travel to other states and stay overnight in extradition cases.Deputies are fully constituted peace officers and are responsible for taking law enforcement action.The position is subject to an "on-call" statusThe position is an "essential employee position" and subject to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Previous successful completion of entry level training as per Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC).Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
Howard CountyConveniently located in the heart of central Maryland between Baltimore and Washington, Howard County offers the charm of a historic past mixed with the excitement of a cosmopolitan community.Howard County GovernmentHoward County Government is a leader in innovation, sustainability, and consistently ranked as one of the best places to live and work in the country. In 2023, Howard County Government received a record-breaking 51 Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo) – the most in the state of Maryland. NACo is the leading organization representing county-level government operations. These awards recognize innovative and transformative programs that provide new services for county residents, improve existing programs, upgrade working conditions, and enhance citizen participation and public policymaking. What are we looking for? We are looking for outstanding individuals to join our team and contribute to excellence in Howard County operations. What you'll like most about working at Howard County Government: We are committed to workplace excellence in every area of County government. We have a highly talented, diverse, and inclusive workplace. Your input will not only be heard, but it will be encouraged! We offer competitive compensation and great benefits including medical, retirement, and wellness programs. As a member of the Howard County Government team, you'll be helping drive our culture and directly impact what makes us an amazing place to work.Continuous Applications accepted for Howard County Deputy Sheriff Laterals***Must be Maryland Certified Officers***STARTING SALARY: $58,989 Annually ($28.36 Hourly)POSITION DESCRIPTION: Deputy Sheriffs are law enforcement officers, recognized in the State of Maryland, and have state wide powers when dealing with certain issues. Howard County Deputies provide many duties in this County.CLASS DESCRIPTION: Performs technical level sheriff operations work under general supervision from a technical superior. Work includes serving civil and criminal papers; maintaining court room security; and maintaining security of and transporting prisoners. An employee in this class will serve a 12-month probationary period.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Processes and serves civil and criminal summons, from in and out of StateService of domestic violence related protective ordersService of emergency petitions for mental health evaluationsTransports prisoners as per court ordersPreserves order during court sessions and maintains court security.Enforces all State and County laws.Levies and seizes property on judgment, and collects money and fees.Makes arrests on Warrants and civil body attachments.Works with various Local, State, and Federal officers in cooperative law enforcement efforts.Provides court ordered protection.Participate on extraditions out of State with respect to prisoner transportation.Maintain valid driver's licenseIssue Maryland State Citations as requiredIssue Howard County Parking CitationsThis job has no supervisory responsibilitiesShift work, which includes weekends and holidays, is required.Deputies may be required to remain in court for the duration of the daily proceedings resulting in irregular duty hours.Deputies on occasion may be required to travel to other states and stay overnight in extradition cases.Deputies are fully constituted peace officers and are responsible for taking law enforcement action.The position is subject to an "on-call" statusThe position is an "essential employee position" and subject to work weekends, evenings, nights and holidays. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Previous successful completion of entry level training as per Maryland Police and Correctional Training Commission (MPCTC).Class C Maryland Driver's License or equivalent issued by state of residence.
Salary : $58,989
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